Dictionary Definition
cholesterol n : an animal sterol that is normally
synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal
tissues [syn: cholesterin]
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Noun
cholesterol- A sterol lipid synthesized by the liver and transported in the bloodstream to the membranes of all animal cells; it plays a central role in many biochemical processes and, as a lipoprotein that coats the walls of blood vessels, is associated with cardiovascular disease.
Translations
- Chinese:
- Mandarin: (dǎngùchún)
- Italian: colesterolo